Brighton Grammar School vs Brighton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Victoria, 767 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Grammar School
Brighton · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,480 students · ICSEA 1143
Brighton Primary School
Brighton · Government primary · Prep-6
550 students · ICSEA 1153
| Measure | Brighton Grammar School Brighton VIC | Brighton Primary School Brighton VIC |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #42 of 239 | #102 of 1,290 |
| National rank (type) | #101 of 1,259 | #175 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,480 | 550 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 1,480 | 265 / 285 |
| Foundation intake | 39 | 87 |
| Year 7 cohort | 170 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 174 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | 34 | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | 18.6% | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -17% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1143 | 1153 |
| ICSEA percentile | 94th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 58% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 163.4 | 40.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 93.3 | 12.3 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 33% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 1% |
| Suburb | Brighton 3186 | Brighton 3186 |
| Council area | Bayside (Vic.) | Bayside (Vic.) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.brightongrammar.vic.edu.au | www.brighton.vic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (80.5 vs 80.3).
- •Brighton Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1153 vs 1143), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brighton Grammar School has fewer students per teacher (9.1 vs 13.7).
- •Brighton Grammar School is the larger school with 1,480 students compared with 550.
- •Brighton Grammar School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -17%).
- •Brighton Grammar School is a independent school while Brighton Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Brighton Grammar School better than Brighton Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brighton Grammar School and Brighton Primary School?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in Victoria.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brighton Grammar School has 9.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Brighton Primary School has 13.7.
How do Brighton Grammar School and Brighton Primary School rank in VIC?
Brighton Grammar School is 42nd of 239 and Brighton Primary School is 102nd of 1,290 among combined schools in Victoria on the 2025 Success Index.